1
as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the standard answer of "Fine, thank you" when asked, "How are you?"
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2
as in result
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book
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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult
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as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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as in to fulfil
to do what is required by the terms of
I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?
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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answer
Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
Some questions and answers about this monumental change for college athletics.
—Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Dickey has answered countless questions about baseball at Boise State since arriving in January 2021.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Classical information theory, developed by the telecommunications researcher Claude Shannon in the 1940s and later elaborated by the Russian mathematician Andrey Kolmogorov, offers one answer.
—Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
Some questions and answers about this monumental change for college athletics.
—Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Verb
Reese became emotional while answering the question, which is when Ariel Atkins, who spent last season with the Washington Mystics, interjected.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Dickey has answered countless questions about baseball at Boise State since arriving in January 2021.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
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Noun
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The Resilient Leader Whether political, spiritual or community-based, leaders play a vital role in guiding society through these emotional responses and by fostering dialogue, compassion and hope.—
Novena Riojas,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In May, 2021, riots had erupted in some mixed cities, sparked partly in response to a government effort to evict Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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The result will be a 20-year master plan to be approved later this year by the NICTD board of directors.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Removal can also lead to scarring, skin discoloration (either lightening or darkening) and allergic reactions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be remarkably painful and sometimes cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
13 June 2025
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The Hurricanes responded by allowing back-to-back homers to lead off the next inning.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The coroner’s office and Sacramento Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Most of our interviewees agreed that criminalization alone wouldn’t solve the opioid epidemic.—
Katherine LeMasters,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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To be most successful, the company must continue to balance its expansion into solving ultra-difficult scientific and engineering challenges using its supercomputers with maintaining its stronghold in EDA for chip makers.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But after reading thousands of messages in my inbox, one thing has become obvious: some people get replies right away, others are coming across way too transactional and will never hear back.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Notion Mail includes features for sorting, labeling, and filtering emails and tools for drafting replies using AI to help.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, surface pesticides on fruits were most effectively removed by a baking soda solution.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Now, entrepreneurs must reverse this approach—start with what problems need solutions and hone in on what solutions people are willing to spend on.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Answer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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